After a few years absence from the Manchester party circuit we are very pleased to be back at The Warehouse Project hosting something of an Ibiza closing party. For this special event we have invited some of our favourite acts from this Summer’s Space residents and guests.
Now in his tenth year as a We Love… resident, technical maestro James Zabiela headlines the event. Joining him is the true godfather of techno Derrick May. Nic Fanciuli makes a welcome return to the We Love fold and is joined by Ralph Lawson’s full live band 2020Soundsystem. Next up we have Geddes and newly initiated We Love resident jozif. Completing the line up Jem Haynes and Mat Playford bring the sounds of the Space Discoteca and Terrace respectively to the Picadilly car park.
We’ve had our song and dance about James’ 10 year residency at We Love, so now the family album. Let’s start at the end with this mix created by James just weeks ago, the first in his continuing journey of Paradigm Shifts.
We’ve probably got more photos of James than his mum has, and here’s one for starts (circa 2003) – hoping this whole thing isn’t moving into ‘This Is Your Life’ territory.
And from the jaws of Michael Aspel comes this little gem from ’07.
Again harking back to the pre-Pioneer days, anyone who can tell us what that mixer is wins, er… that mixer.
Listen to the dulcet tones of James Zabiela introducing his Spooky remix from way back in 2008 below.
A more up to date interview this time, with James discussing his birthday shindig on August 7th with Andy Wilson…
Footage from that night featuring kind words from his buddy Tom Budden…
And finally the reaction he provokes in the room of doom – Space Discoteca, circa… (judging by attire) ’02.
Cheers James, here’s to another ten! Live long and prosper / Wookie hair for ever.
James Zabiela’s last gig at We Love for 2011 is fittingly at our closing on September 25th.
Endings can be bitter-sweet but it’s a blockbuster day of the highest order for the closing party on September 25th. It’s down to heavy hitters Fatboy Slim and 2manydjs on La Terraza along with favourites Joris Voorn, Jem Haynes, Jason Bye and Ian C. There’s a triumphant return for Aphex Twin to the Discoteca after a performance last year already firmly in the annals of Ibiza folklore. Closing out his 10th season in Ibiza will be James Zabiela joined by Technasia, jozif and DJ Rephlex.
Expect big carefree vibes with Rock Nights on the Sunset Terrace with Rob Da Bank, Colin Peters and Andy Carroll. Once the sun goes down it’s After Dark with a special audio-visual showcase featuring DJ Cheeba, Soundcrash DJs and Mr Doris. Tirk Records are back for a final soiree in El Salon with Homoelectric’s Jamie Bull, Ben Terry and Matty J. As is becoming tradition, Clive Henry is on board in the Red Box for the closing along with Alex Arnout, Coley, Ryan O’Gorman and Scott Martin. Taking things to the break of dawn (and probably beyond) on the Green Valley Terrace is Alfredo, Ian Blevins, Jamie ‘Fatneck’ and Jon Howell.
He’s fast approaching adolescence and we’ve decided to pull out all the stops to help James celebrate both his birthday and 10 years playing with We Love Space, Ibiza. In honour of the occasion we’ve made the rare decision to allow James to programme proceedings in his ‘room of doom’ the discoteca this Sunday August 7th. He’s chosen UK bass upstart Pearson Sound / Ramadanman, the dextrous Apparat, old friend Tom Budden and techno pretenders Spektre. Listen to the podcast to hear James discuss the night ahead and watch James last Sunday in the video below…
Here’s a few happy snaps from our recent Australian adventure with James Zabiela, Midland, Tom Budden and our very own Ben Korbel. Summer in the city… Also, check out the raving stormtrooper video below.
Ahead of our Sydney garden party the We Love… antipodean touring pose arrive in Melbourne this Friday. Joining James Zabiela, Midland and Tom Budden is techno luminary Robert Hood. The event is taking place at Brown Alley and the headliners are joined by a whole host of local residents for this extended event. Tickets and more info here.
On Friday May 20th we head down under to Sydney’s Chinese Laundry. The Darling Harbor club plays host to We Love… favorite James Zabiela who this year celebrates 10 years as a We Love… resident. Joining him from the UK are Midland and Tom Budden along with a host of Australian natives including our very own Ben Korbel. The event takes on a garden party vibe as an outdoor arena is specially erected for the event which opens at 3pm and goes on long into the night.
Tickets from Resident Advisor here.
Facebook event page here.
Follow James Zabiela on Twitter here.
Estamos complacidos en anunciarles el lineup de nuestra fiesta de apertura de We Love…space, el domingo 12 de junio de 2011. We Love es única en Ibiza, con seis pistas de desenfranada exploración musical. Sigue los links de los artistas para videos, mixes y mucho más.
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La fiesta de apertura de este año se plantea como la que definirá la temporada de Ibiza, ya que We Love… Space celebra los 20 años de Planet E. Pocos sellos discográficos han logrado superar la prueba del tiempo, y de haberlo hecho, no han sido muchos los que han podido proclamarse tan reelevantes e influyentes como lo fueron ellos,hace veinte anos ya. Planet E, no solo ha sobrevivido los ultimos 20 anos,sino que sin dudas se ha deleitado a lo grande durante los mismos. Al cerebro del techno de Detroit Carl Craig se le sumara Derrick May y Paul Woolford, quienes recientemente han realizado lanzamientos explosivos en el sello. Estos cerebros tambien estarán acompañados por el residente semanal de We Love Jem Haynes, quien tomará el control de la Discoteca y hara una inusual y prestigiosa sesión solo de vinilo, para celebrar este acontecimiento de la discografica.
Mientras tanto, la mundialmente famosa Terraza de Space tendrá de invitado a James Zabiela exibiendo su sonido house para el 2011. Los DJs de Hot Chip, Felix Martin y Al Doyle regresan para la primera de sus tres exclusivas fechas como residentes y Heidi, la favorita de “In New DJs We Trust” de Radio 1, traerá el sonido ‘jackin’ con el apoyo de Made to Play’s Jesse Rose. A continuación tendremos a la apuesta de We Love Mat Playford, haciendo un show en vivo de tres horas, utilizando un sistema análogo personalizado.
El 2011 trae nuevas caras para compartir esta serie de eventos de verano. El sello discografico Moda de Jaymo & Andy George estará auspiciandola Sunset Terrace antes de que el proyecto “Afterdark” de Mr Doris tome el control, luego de la media noche. Ryan O’ Gorman regresa con el Burlington Project para auspiciar doce citas íntimas en la Redbox, la pista que disfrutan entendidos locales y turistas por igual.
We are delighted to announce the lineup for our opening party, We Love… Space on Sunday June 12th 2011. We Love is unique in Ibiza with 6 rooms of unbridled musical excursions. Follow the linked names for videos, mixes and more.
This years opening party is set to define the Ibiza season as We Love… Space celebrate the seminal 20 Years of Planet E. Few labels have managed to stand the test of time and if they have, few can claim to be as relevant and influential as they were twenty years back. Planet E hasn’t just survived the last twenty years but positively revelled in it. Detroit techno mastermind Carl Craig will be joined by Derrick May and Paul Woolford, who have both recently presented the label with blistering releases. These masterminds will be joined by We Love weekly resident Jem Haynes to take control of the Discoteca for a rare and prestigious vinyl-only session in celebration of the label.
Meanwhile, the world famous Space Terraza plays host to James Zabiela showcasing his house sound for 2011. The Hot Chip DJs, Felix Martin and Al Doyle return for the first of their three date exclusive residency and Radio 1 current “In New DJs We Trust” favourite Heidi bringing the jackin’ sound’ o’ Chi’ Town with support from Made To Play’s Jesse Rose. Kicking off proceedings is We Love’s own Mat Playford playing a three hour live show using a customised analogue setup.
2011 brings new faces to share this summer’s series of events. Jaymo & Andy George’s label Moda host the Sunset Terrace before Mr Doris’ “Afterdark” project takes over after midnight. Ryan O’Gorman returns with The Burlington Project to host twelve intimate dates in the Redbox, the room for clued up locals and holiday-makers alike.
